“Why Do You Make Everything About You?” – Why Autistic People ‘Don’t Listen’ When You Vent
Does it appear like your autistic loved one makes everything about themselves? That’s us trying to CONNECT with you! Find out what’s really going on.
Category: Better Communication
Neurotypical Frustration Magnifies Autistic Anxiety 10-Fold
If you become frustrated with your autistic loved one, they will not be able to understand you and will become incredibly anxious and scared. Here’s how to communicate more effectively.
Shade Never Made Anybody Less Autistic
You can’t make someone not autistic. We always have been and always will be, but you can learn to better understand us, so we can communicate more peacefully and effectively.
“If You Really Loved Me, You Would…” – Never Say That to Your Autistic Partner Again
Your autistic partner loves you, but they may not show it the way you expect. However, if you say something like, “If you loved me, you would…”, you’re abusing them, even if it’s unintentional. Here’s how to achieve better communication in your relationship.
For Autistic People, Rules Are Set in Stone
Does your autistic loved one seem “stuck” on rules? Rules are like oxygen to us. We need them. Learn why.
Sexual Innuendo and the Autistic Mind – A Match Made in Confusion
Do you have trouble understanding flirting and subtext as an autistic person? Same. Learn how neurotypical and neurodivergent people can communicate their needs and desires more effectively with one another.
Scaffolding – A Learning Technique That Helps Autistic Children Achieve Independence
Struggling to help your autistic child achieve understanding and mastery of household tasks? Try this scaffolding technique!
“Nevermind” Why You Should Never Say This to Your Autistic Loved One
“Nevermind” may be one of the worst things you can say to your autistic child because you are stealing their ability to be independent right out from under them!
“What Is the Motivation for This?” – The Question That Saves Lives
“What is the motivation for this?” Before you have an emotional reaction to something your autistic loved one has said, not said, done, or not done, ask yourself this question, and save yourself serious heartbreak and trauma on both sides.
Getting One Social Expectation Down Doesn’t Mean We Suddenly Know Them All
If an autistic person learns one neurotypical social skills, we learn ONE neurotypical social skill. ONE. We’re not pretending or fooling you, and this is how we need you to explain things to us.
